Chapter 66

Bryan's POV

The elation from signing the deal with the investor was still coursing through my veins when seated in the driver's seat of my Roll Royce, I reached for my phone.

I wanted nothing more than to share the news first hand with Emelda.

With my fingers flying across the screen of my phone, I dialed Emelda's number, my heart racing with excitement as I waited for her to pick up.

But to my disappointment, the phone rang and rang, Emelda not picking up despite my persistent efforts.

"Come on, Emelda, pick up," I muttered under my breath, a sense of urgency and impatience creeping into my tone.

I dialed it three more times but no reply. Soon, I began to grow increasingly worried, my mind racing with scenarios as I quickly called our driver, my voice brimming with anxiety.

"Hello, this is Bryan.” I answered casually, “Is Emelda still with you? Did you make it to the mall?"

As we spoke, the driver confirmed that they had indeed gone to the mall. My pulse quickened, my fingers drumm